Preventing and Treating Glaucoma
The goal in preventing and treating the risk of glaucoma, or the presence of glaucoma, is to lower the pressure in the eye which we refer to as the intraocular
Category: Glaucoma
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month
Glaucoma is the leading cause of permanent blindness worldwide. It is known as “The Silent Thief of Sight” because it often progresses slowly without the patient becoming aware of their
Laser Treatment for Glaucoma
The use of lasers in the management of glaucoma has become more frequent than ever. In past years, the use of lasers for lowering had been reserved for late in
Primary Open Angle Glaucoma Considered the Most Common type of Glaucoma
The most common type of glaucoma among Americans is Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG). This type of glaucoma occurs when the eye’s drainage channels become clogged. The eye normally produces
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) for Treatment of Glaucoma
“This is an excellent procedure available to our patients with Glaucoma in order to help control their intraocular pressure.” Neil Atodaria, MD Click here to learn more about this procedure:
Glaucoma is the Second Leading Cause of Sight Loss in the United States
Glaucoma is considered a “treatable” but not “curable” disease. There are two main classes of glaucoma, The open angle glaucoma, and The narrow or closed angle glaucomas. There are many